US Bridges

CR 162-CLIFF RD over Minnow Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.2 Miles East of SR77 · Structure no. 534007

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 162-CLIFF RD over Minnow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 162-CLIFF RD over Minnow Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 162-CLIFF RD
CrossesMinnow Creek
Location1.2 Miles East of SR77
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.8839, -85.50739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 162-CLIFF RD over Minnow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 162-CLIFF RD over Minnow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 162-CLIFF RD over Minnow Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 162-CLIFF RD over Minnow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 162-CLIFF RD over Minnow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.